I hate that this SCIENCE mag is often political and it's not really written for human interest, I prefer DISCOVER.

Scientific American is a good magazine for those who enjoy reading about modern science, advancement in technology and medicine, economic improvements, and anything else of a scientific nature. Each issue is about 130 pages in length and can be counted on to stimulate your intellectual curiosity.

One thing that makes Scientific American more appealing than other science magazines is the fact that it includes articles on more than just the physical sciences, like physics, chemistry, geology, etc. It also contains timely and informative articles on social sciences, like economics and politics. This adds a lot to the magazine's appeal, and it's one of the main reasons why I choose to read it each month.

One thing that might bother some potential readers of this magazine is that Scientific American does tend to present a mostly pro- government angle on the social and human interest stories that it presents. In almost every instance, the writers of Scientific American draw the immediate conclusion that only the government can possibly solve the pressing issues of the day. They don't even give much consideration to anything else. They immediately concede most any problem to the authority of the state.

In spite of the "liberal" leanings, however, I feel that Scientific American is still a very good publication to read. It includes puzzles that test your knowledge of science, book reviews on recent scientific book releases, and some good, well- written articles about science and how it relates to our day- to- day life. It's a good magazine for those who like to stay informed.

Twenty years ago, a Scientific American cover consisted of the magazine's title, date, and an illustration or photo connected to one of the articles..., they were often astoundingly beautiful. Now the cover is bloated with sensational copy that seems aimed at pushing sales. Topic choice seems to be driven more by marketing concerns as well. I still read it, but...,

If I could only subscribe to one magazine in the entire world, Scientific American would be it. In-depth, wide ranging, and smart, SA doesn't dumb down their articles like Discover or especially Popular Science. Unlike some news sources, Scientific American really does provide a "fair and balanced" view of scientific research even if those conclusions aren't necessarily congruous with a reader's opinion. As a longtime subscriber, it comes highly recommended. And it has a good sense of humor, too.

There are two great science magazines for the American public: Scientific American and National Geographic. However, Scientific American isn't really for the public, as the articles cover a narrow range of science (physics, chemistry, geology, a little biology) and are written in the same manner as scientific journal articles (highly factual and VERY dry). National Geographic covers the entire spectrum of science (physics, biology, chemistry, anatomy, medicine, anthropology, archaeology, geography, geology, climatology, ecology, psychology, sociology) and the articles are written in a style that makes them much more accessible to the general public. And the photography!! Scientific American presents itself as a magazine for the public, but it is really a magazine for the "hard science" branch of the scientific community only. I keep picking up an issue of Scientific American and wanting to like it, but it never works. I always find something to like in National Geographic.